Huiping Zhou, Ph.D. named Interim Chair

Huiping Zhou, Ph.D. named Interim Chair

Following the unexpected loss of our chair, Dr. Dennis E. Ohman, it is with a heavy heart and deep sense of responsibility that I assume the role of interim chair of the Department of Microbiology and Immunology. We will dearly miss Dr. Ohman as our chair, colleague and friend.

With a commitment to serving our department and advancing our shared mission of excellence in research, education and community service, I am dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where all department members can thrive and succeed. I believe in the power of teamwork, innovation and continuous improvement, and I am confident that with our collective expertise and dedication, we will achieve new heights of success.

The Department of Microbiology and Immunology plays a pivotal role in addressing critical challenges in health and disease, and I invite you to join me in shaping our department's future. Thank you for your support, dedication, and commitment to excellence. I am honored to serve as your interim chair, and I look forward to working with you to move our department forward.

Huiping Zhou, Ph.D.
Interim Chair

We strive to make scientific discoveries and create new knowledge with the potential for clinical translation. Students and trainees work alongside our dedicated faculty to conduct basic science and translational research across a broad spectrum of interests within microbiology and immunology.

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Microbiology and Immunology

Huiping Zhou, Ph.D. named Interim Chair